User Guide

10.....Avocent® ACS 6000 Advanced Console Server
Connecting device consoles or modems to serial ports
Use CAT 5 or greater cables and DB-9 or DB-25 console adaptors as needed to connect target
device consoles or modems to the serial ports on the console server.
The console server supports the Cisco
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serial port pinout configuration, which is disabled by
default. If a Cisco cable is connected to a port, an administrator must enable the Cisco pinout for the
port. An administrator can select Expert - Ports - Serial Ports - (SetCAS or SetPower) - Physical to
open the Physical Settings screen, then check Enable Cisco RJ Pin-Out.
The following tables show serial port pinout information.
Pin No. Signal Name Input/Output
1 RTS OUT
2 DTR OUT
3 TxD OUT
4 GND N/A
5 CTS IN
6 RxD IN
7 DCD/DSR IN
8 Not Used N/A
ACS Console Server Serial Port Pinout
Pin No. Signal Name Input/Output
1 CTS IN
2 DCD/DSR IN
3 RxD IN
4 GND N/A
5 Not Used N/A
6 TxD OUT
7 DTR OUT
8 RTS OUT
Cisco Serial Port Pinout
To connect devices, modems and PDUs to serial ports:
Make sure the crossover cable used to connect a device has the same pinout type that is
configured in the software for the port (either Cyclades or Cisco).
1. Make sure the devices to be connected are turned off.
2. Use CAT 5 or greater crossover cables to connect the devices to the console server, using an
adaptor, if necessary.